inorganic

in·or·gan·ic

adj \ˌin-(ˌ)ȯr-ˈga-nik\

Definition of INORGANIC

1

a (1) : being or composed of matter other than plant or animal : mineral (2) : forming or belonging to the inanimate world b : of, relating to, or dealt with by a branch of chemistry concerned with substances not usually classed as organic

2

: not arising from natural growth : artificial; also : lacking structure, character, or vitality <dull inorganic things, without individuality or prestige — John Buchan>

— in·or·gan·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of INORGANIC

1. producing energy from inorganic materials

First Known Use of INORGANIC

1729

Rhymes with INORGANIC

aldermanic, Alemannic, councilmanic, epiphanic, messianic, oceanic, Ossianic, pre-Hispanic, talismanic, theophanic